landscape planning and design
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Landscape Planning and Design. Learning Objectives. List the 2 key goals of landscaping. Describe the 3 basic elements of landscape design. List and describe the 5 principles of design. Describe the steps in planning a landscape. Describe considerations in selecting plants for a landscape. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Landscape Planning and Design
List the 2 key goals of landscaping. Describe the 3 basic elements of landscape
design. List and describe the 5 principles of design. Describe the steps in planning a landscape. Describe considerations in selecting plants
for a landscape.
Learning Objectives
Key Goals◦ Aesthetics (beauty)◦ Function
Beauty and Function determined by the customer
Indoor landscaping is called ‘Interiorscaping’
What is Landscape Design?
Enhance attractiveness and human enjoyment
Increase property values
Soften the edges of built structures
Aesthetic Goals
Provide privacy Control traffic flow Screen out unsightly elements Modify environmental factors
◦ Windbreaks◦ Shade◦ Temperature insulation
Recreation Reduce noise, glare and
environmental pollution
Functional Goals
Landscape Architect
Landscape Designer
Landscape Contractor
Nursery Professional
Landscape Maintenance Supervisor
Landscape Professionals
Color◦ Warm vs. cool◦ Flowers vs. leaves◦ Seasonal
Texture◦ Smooth vs. rough◦ Coarse vs. fine
Form◦ Shape◦ Horizontal vs. vertical
Elements of Landscape Design
Unity
Balance
Focalization
Rhythm and line
Scale or proportion
Design Principles
Needs assessment Site Analysis Preliminary design:
◦ Public area◦ Private area◦ Service and utility area
Residential Landscapes
Public Area
Private Area
Climate◦ Temperature◦ Moisture
Soil pH Sunlight Features at maturity Maintenance level Customer preferences
Plant Selection
Plant spacing Location of built structures List of scientific name of plants Quantity of each Size of each plant
Planting plans are a means of communication between designer and contractor.
Site Analysis & Planting Plans
Scientific Name Common Name Quantity Size
Corydalis lutea Yellow Corydalis 3 4” potsHosta ‘Great Expectations’
Plantain Lily 1 1 gallon
Hosta forunei ‘Aurea-Marginata’
Fortune’s Plantain Lily
2 1 gallon
Lilium regale Regal Lily 8 BulbsPolystichum munitum
Western Sword Fern
1 1 gallon
Sample Partial Plant List
Drawing that depicts the landscape visually before it is completed◦ Great to show a customer for review
Perspective Sketch
Corner planting◦ Demarcates the corners of the “outdoor room”
Foundation planting◦ Usually low-growing◦ Shortest plants below windows
Line planting◦ Along property lines◦ May act as screen
Accent planting◦ Specimen plants
The Outdoor Room Concept
Formal vs. informal Access and movement Budget
◦ Usually 5 to 20% of the cost of the home◦ Reduce costs by using plants in smaller sizes◦ Irrigation system
Plan for installation in “phases”◦ Landscape looks put-together◦ Spread cost over several years
Other Considerations
The two main goals of landscaping include aesthetic and ___________ considerations.
The three main elements of landscape design are color, texture and __________.
Two common mistakes in design include overplanting and not accounting for plant ____ at maturity.
Review Questions